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NR 511 Final Exam ||Just Out!!!
Bursitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the bursa caused by
repetitive movement and excessive pressure on the bursa.
Carpal tunnel syndrome - ANSWER-compression on the median
nerve at the wrist within its flexor tendon sheath caused by
Microtrauma, local edema, repetitive motion, or vibration of
the hands
Rotator cuff tear - ANSWER-microtrauma and tearing of the
rotator cuff muscles, most often the supraspinatus; usually
caused by degeneration of the muscle and tendon from
repeated overhead lifting.
Lumbar disk herniation - ANSWER-Low back pain that radiates
to the buttocks and posterior thigh, with tenderness over the
spine
Which of the following tests would detect a torn
Meniscus?
A. Ballottement
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B. Varus stress
C. Mcmurray
D. Bulge sign - ANSWER-c. Mcmurray
Which joints are frequently moving articulations that are
enclosed by a capsule of fibrous articular cartilage?
A.
Synarthroses
B.
Synchondroses
C.
Amphiarthroses
D.
Synovial - ANSWER-ANS: B
Articular cavities are lined with synovial membrane, which
secretes synovial fluid that provides lubrication for the joint to
move. Blood does not act as a lubricant. Mucus should not be
found in articular cavities. Cerumen is ear wax.
The articulation of the radius and carpal bones is the:
A.
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Wrist.
B.
Elbow.
C.
Shoulder.
D.
Clavicle. - ANSWER-ANS: A
The joint comprising the radius and carpal bones is called the
wrist.
Carpal tunnel syndrome would result in:
A.
A negative Tinel sign.
B.
A negative Phalen test.
C.
Reduced abduction of the thumb.
D.
Palm tingling. - ANSWER-ANS: C
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Median nerve compression, as in carpal tunnel syndrome,
results in a positive Tinel sign, positive Phalen test, reduced
abduction of the thumb, and sparing of palm tingling.
A positive straight leg raise test usually indicates:
A.
Leg length discrepancy.
B.
Improperly conditioned muscles.
C.
Lumbar nerve root irritation.
D.
Hip bursitis. - ANSWER-ANS: C
Lumbar nerve root irritation at the L4, L5, and S1 levels can be
assessed by asking the patient to lie supine with their neck
flexed and to raise one leg. If pain is felt, this is a positive
straight leg raise.
The Thomas test is used to detect:
A.
Hip dislocation.
B.
NR 511 Final Exam ||Just Out!!!
Bursitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the bursa caused by
repetitive movement and excessive pressure on the bursa.
Carpal tunnel syndrome - ANSWER-compression on the median
nerve at the wrist within its flexor tendon sheath caused by
Microtrauma, local edema, repetitive motion, or vibration of
the hands
Rotator cuff tear - ANSWER-microtrauma and tearing of the
rotator cuff muscles, most often the supraspinatus; usually
caused by degeneration of the muscle and tendon from
repeated overhead lifting.
Lumbar disk herniation - ANSWER-Low back pain that radiates
to the buttocks and posterior thigh, with tenderness over the
spine
Which of the following tests would detect a torn
Meniscus?
A. Ballottement
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B. Varus stress
C. Mcmurray
D. Bulge sign - ANSWER-c. Mcmurray
Which joints are frequently moving articulations that are
enclosed by a capsule of fibrous articular cartilage?
A.
Synarthroses
B.
Synchondroses
C.
Amphiarthroses
D.
Synovial - ANSWER-ANS: B
Articular cavities are lined with synovial membrane, which
secretes synovial fluid that provides lubrication for the joint to
move. Blood does not act as a lubricant. Mucus should not be
found in articular cavities. Cerumen is ear wax.
The articulation of the radius and carpal bones is the:
A.
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Wrist.
B.
Elbow.
C.
Shoulder.
D.
Clavicle. - ANSWER-ANS: A
The joint comprising the radius and carpal bones is called the
wrist.
Carpal tunnel syndrome would result in:
A.
A negative Tinel sign.
B.
A negative Phalen test.
C.
Reduced abduction of the thumb.
D.
Palm tingling. - ANSWER-ANS: C
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Median nerve compression, as in carpal tunnel syndrome,
results in a positive Tinel sign, positive Phalen test, reduced
abduction of the thumb, and sparing of palm tingling.
A positive straight leg raise test usually indicates:
A.
Leg length discrepancy.
B.
Improperly conditioned muscles.
C.
Lumbar nerve root irritation.
D.
Hip bursitis. - ANSWER-ANS: C
Lumbar nerve root irritation at the L4, L5, and S1 levels can be
assessed by asking the patient to lie supine with their neck
flexed and to raise one leg. If pain is felt, this is a positive
straight leg raise.
The Thomas test is used to detect:
A.
Hip dislocation.
B.
